US Bridges

Basswood Blvd over Smithfield Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .5 MI E of IH-35W · Structure no. 022200ZB1235004

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basswood Blvd over Smithfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Basswood Blvd over Smithfield Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,860 by 2036. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 121 ft wide.

CarriesBasswood Blvd
CrossesSmithfield Creek
Location.5 MI E of IH-35W
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87279, -97.30774
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2019)
Projected traffic17,860 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Basswood Blvd over Smithfield Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basswood Blvd over Smithfield Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Basswood Blvd over Smithfield Creek carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Basswood Blvd over Smithfield Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Basswood Blvd over Smithfield Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.